State of Indiana

Materials and Tests Technical Support Engineer

State of Indiana$85K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registered Professional Engineers license in Indiana required.
  • Must possess a valid Indiana driver's license.
  • Broad knowledge of civil/transportation engineering disciplines and NEPA/NHPA processes.
  • Proficient in engineering tools like CAD, spreadsheets, and databases, with traffic operations analysis knowledge.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
  • Problem identification expertise with sound judgment in recommendations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop engineering policies to address unique or controversial problems.
  • Provide budgetary analysis and long-term planning recommendations.
  • Evaluate and recommend revisions to existing engineering policies.
  • Assess changes to engineering standards and direct integration into programs.
  • Serve as a technical advisor for AWP enhancements within INDOT.

Benefits

  • Three medical plan options, including RX coverage along with vision and dental plans.
  • Wellness Rewards Program with gift card incentives for completing wellness activities.
  • Health savings account with bi-weekly employer contributions.
  • Deferred compensation plan with employer match.
  • Two fully-funded pension plan options available.
  • Comprehensive leave policies with 150 hours of New Parent Leave and community service leave.
  • 180 hours combined paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time.
  • 12 paid holidays plus additional days during election years.
  • Education reimbursement program to support continued learning.
  • Life insurance coverage and a referral bonus program offered.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program for behavioral health.
  • Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
  • Free parking for most positions and complimentary LinkedIn Learning access.
Full Job Description
Role Overview:

The purpose of this position is to provide technical support to the Division of Materials and Tests, their District Testing counterparts, and Construction user customers by managing content posted to the M&T website, contents of network drives, contents of Sharepoint drives, AASHTOWare Project (AWP), and connected applications. The positional serves as INDOT's materials representative for AWP technical groups as our voice for necessary enhancements and to review enhancements proposed by other agencies. The position also serves as an advisor to the Standard Specification Committee on AWP's feasibility to accommodate a specification change.

Location:
This position is with INDOT's Central Office in Indianapolis.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $85,020.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:
  • Develop engineering policies and plans projects concerned with unique or controversial problems which have a significant impact on major organizational programs.
  • Provide budgetary information, researches and makes recommendations to assist with long range planning.
  • Evaluate engineering policies, recommends revisions, and approves and implements policies.
  • Evaluate the impact of changes to engineering policies, procedures and standards having statewide implications, makes recommendations to supervisor, integrates changes in existing programs, and directs research and evaluation efforts.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:
  • Registered Professional Engineers license in Indiana required.
  • Must possess a valid Indiana driver's license.
  • Broad knowledge of civil/transportation disciplines. Understanding of department design standards, policies, and practices. Understanding of the NEPA and NHPA processes. Knowledge of various computer applications such as CAD, spreadsheets, databases, and scheduling. Knowledge of various forms of traffic operations analysis such as capacity analysis and crash analysis. Knowledge of alternatives development, decision-making, and engineering economic analysis.
  • Must be able to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications, define problems, collect appropriate data, establish facts, define, and communicate with stakeholders and draw valid engineering solutions. Must be able to handle routine and sensitive contacts with government officials, consulting firms/contractors and the public.
  • Ability to identify problems; determine accuracy and relevance of information; use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.
  • Ability to plan and develop engineering projects with unique or controversial problems and/or novel engineering related concepts and approaches.

A degree is not required. However, at least four (4) years of professional experience in engineering, civil engineering, transportation research, or a closely related field. Two (2) years of experience as a group or project leader providing work direction and training to engineering technicians and/or lower-level engineers, or two (2) years experience in conducting engineering-related research applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
  • Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
  • Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
  • Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
  • Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
  • Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
  • A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
    • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
    • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
  • Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
  • 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
  • Education Reimbursement Program
  • Group life insurance
  • Referral Bonus program
  • Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
  • Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Free Parking for most positions
  • Free LinkedIn Learning access

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